Criminal Solicitors London
If you are concerned about a criminal investigation or have already been detained or charged in the Greater London Area, reach out to one of Holborn Adams’ specialist criminal defence solicitors today. Remember that the initial stages of any criminal case are crucial to its outcome, so you need real representation as quickly as possible.
Holborn Adams Are Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers in London
Whether you're facing a criminal investigation, have been summoned for an interview, or are already under arrest and charged, Holborn Adams' London-based criminal defence lawyers can offer expert legal advice from one of the country's most skilled criminal defence firms. Moreover, we exclusively represent private clients and do not take on legal aid cases. This ensures you receive dedicated attention from a highly qualified solicitor from the beginning to the end of your case.
Additionally, we have access to specialist criminal defence barristers, including King’s Counsel (KC), to provide each and every client with comprehensive advice and support.
Your London-Based Criminal Defence Team in London
Holborn Adams’ team of criminal defence experts boasts extensive experience in all facets of criminal law, handling everything from personal allegations to the most severe cases of fraud and homicide. We understand that both your reputation and your freedom are at risk, and we passionately defend our clients while maintaining absolute confidentiality and professionalism to mitigate any reputational damage. Holborn Adams is one of the few firms in London that specialise in pre-charge representation. In fact, we pioneered it! Through this proactive approach, we engage on your behalf from day one, working closely with prosecution authorities to prevent criminal charges from even being filed. We believe in taking immediate action to defend our clients rather than waiting for charges to be pressed – that’s our promise to you.
Always Seek Legal Counsel Immediately
Never delay seeking advice about a criminal investigation, as procrastination can be extremely detrimental to the outcome. More importantly, you should always avoid communicating with the police or any investigative agency without consulting a specialist lawyer—even innocent mistakes and statements can be used against you in court. Contact Holborn Adams for immediate expert advice, and let us handle your criminal case from the start.
Here are just some of the areas our criminal defence solicitors can assist with:
- Pre Charge Representation
- Fraud Offences
- Money Laundering Offences
- Violent Crime
- Road Traffic and Motoring Offences
- Sexual Offences
- Indecent Images Offences
- Drugs Offences
- Regulatory and Disciplinary Offences
- All other Crime
Our Fees
Fixed fee defence
Our team will give you a free, no-obligation quote after your initial consultation. We offer a fixed fee service, free of any hidden extra costs. Our firm is exclusively privately-funded meaning we cannot accept any legal aid clients. Your fees secure you a top-tier team and top-tier treatment, covering
Dedicated, experienced legal team.
Ability to get your case dropped before charges.
Representation at interviews and court hearings.
Requests to vary bail conditions where required.
Negotiating with police or prosecutors
Referrals to various support services.
We’re here to help
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions - for tailored support with your case, please call us now for a free initial consultation.
Yes - we are proudly accredited by the two largest governing legal bodies in the UK, the Law Society and Legal 500. We are also regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We have hundreds of client testimonials listed on our website, in addition to reviews on independent review platforms TrustPilot, Google Reviews, and Review Solicitors.
Every case is different. After your initial consultation, we’ll determine which services are best for your defence, and calculate a fixed fee quote for you. The price depends on the complexity of the case, how long it will take, which team members are best for the case, and whether we need to instruct specialists. We do not charge by the hour - only a fixed fee for your whole defence.
When you phone us, you’ll have an initial consultation with a member of our legal team on a completely confidential basis. They will listen to your case and may ask additional questions to get as much detail as possible so the team can decide whether they are the best fit for you. We cannot give exact costs, a timeline, or suggestions on how to proceed in this initial call.After this, they will give your case details to the rest of the team and someone will be in touch with you with a no-obligation fixed fee quote for representation, and some ideas for next steps (such as pre-charge engagement, police interview representation, and similar). It is then up to you whether you’d like to accept the quote and proceed to formally instruct Holborn Adams.
Yes, your initial phone consultation is free of charge. After this, we will give you a free, no-obligation fixed fee quote for using our services.
Yes, when you call us, your call is 100% confidential.
We have a member of our legal team available to speak 24/7, 365 days a year. Whenever you need to speak to someone, you will be connected instantly. All calls are 100% confidential.
No - we are a 100% privately funded firm, meaning we charge a fixed fee for our services. We do not take on legal aid cases. We find that focusing on private cases only allows us to dedicate more time and resources to defending our clients to a much higher degree than firms who are stretched thin by intense legal aid caseloads.
Yes - and it is our ultimate goal with all cases that come to us pre-charge. We believe in a proactive approach, working with you to build a defence that encourages prosecutors and the CPS to drop the case with no further action. Please speak to us as soon as you become aware there are allegations against you. The earlier you reach out, the better.
To decide whether any firm is best to handle your case, you should be asking yourself some key questions:
- How are they funded? - We are a privately funded firm meaning we take on cases for a fixed fee, with no options for legal aid. Some firms are legal aid only or a mix of private defence and legal aid. For the highest level of attention and case preparation, you are best seeking a 100% private firm like us, as we are not stretched thin by a caseload of Government-funded cases.
- Expertise - Our solicitors have diverse experience defending every type of criminal offence. We are, however, specialists in pre-charge defence, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory investigations, so if your case falls under these categories, we are confident we can secure the best outcome for you.
- Location - We have offices all over the world. We can travel to you and offer remote conferencing services to make things easiest for you.
- Reviews - Our client testimonials speak for themselves. You’ll see hundreds of glowing reviews on our website, as well as on independent review sites like Review Solicitors, Google Reviews, and TrustPilot.
Trusted by clients
Top-rated legal defence and client care
Our clients feel supported, not just in their legal defence, but as individuals facing challenging times. We provide expert representation as well as the guidance, emotional support, and resources they need, which is why we consistently receive glowing reviews.
